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Why is my child’s eyesight getting worse?
Worsening eyesight is a reason for an eye exam. Learn why glasses may get stronger, what needs urgent care, and what to ask about myopia control.
September 14, 20268 min read
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Learn about myopia, Ortho-K and caring for your child’s eyes.
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Ortho-K and Screen Time: Eye Comfort and Myopia Care for Children
Screen habits, clear vision and eye comfort are linked, but they are not the same thing. A child can see a screen clearly and still have sore eyes.
February 8, 20265 min read
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Screen Time, Near Work, and Myopia: What Every Parent Should Know
If your child uses a tablet more and then needs stronger glasses, it is natural to wonder about a link. The answer takes more than counting screen hours.
February 1, 20264 min read
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What Parents in Fayetteville Need to Know About School Vision Screenings
A school vision screening can flag a concern. A passing result is useful too, but it does not check every part of eye health or vision.
January 18, 20264 min read
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Children, Glasses and Confidence: Where Ortho-K May Fit
Some children like the idea of a day without glasses or contacts. Others like their glasses.
January 12, 20264 min read
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How to Talk to Your Child's Pediatrician About Myopia Control
A passing vision screening is useful, but it does not answer every question about your child's eyes. Mention squinting, trouble at school or stronger glasses even after a pass.
December 22, 20254 min read
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Ortho-K for Kids with Allergies: What Parents Should Consider
Allergies can make a child's eyes itch, water or feel sore. Daytime contacts may be hard to wear when this happens.
December 15, 20255 min read
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What Age Should My Child Start Ortho-K?
There is no single best age to start Ortho-K. A child's prescription, eye health and ability to follow lens care matter, along with help from a parent.
November 25, 20255 min read
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The Complete Guide to Myopia Control Options: A Comparison
Myopia control aims to slow how fast nearsightedness gets worse. A new prescription clears blur, but that is a different goal.
October 29, 20255 min read
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Your First 30 Days with sleepSEE: What to Expect, Night by Night
The first month is a time to learn lens care while your doctor checks the fit and your child's vision. Some steps feel easy at once.
October 2, 20255 min read
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How Overnight Contact Lenses Control Myopia in Children
New glasses can clear a child's blur. A plan to slow myopia asks a second question: can we slow the eye changes that keep making the prescription stronger?
September 5, 20255 min read
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Ortho-K for Youth Sports: Peripheral Vision and Eye Protection
Young athletes need clear vision and eye protection. Those are separate needs.
August 29, 20254 min read
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Is My Child a Candidate for Orthokeratology? A Complete Parent's Guide
Could Ortho-K work for your child? An eye exam and a talk about daily care are the best way to find out.
August 8, 20255 min read
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Serious about your sport? Your vision deserves a game plan.
Sleep in the lenses. Take them out when you wake up.
July 19, 202512 min read
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Ortho-K vs. Atropine Drops: Which Myopia Control Method Is Right for Your Child?
Ortho-K and atropine drops are two options discussed in myopia care. Myopia means nearsightedness.
July 12, 20254 min read
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5 Warning Signs Your Child Needs Myopia Control
Squinting, moving closer to the TV or needing stronger glasses can be reasons to check a child's vision. These signs do not prove myopia on their own.
June 15, 20254 min read
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The Childhood Myopia Epidemic: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Myopia is more common in many parts of the world. Parents want to know what to do if their child's glasses keep getting stronger.
May 19, 20255 min read